Monthly Archives: March 2009

Reclaimed in Atlanta

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Greenlanta

I was eating at one of my favorite Italian lunch spots (toscano and sons) and decided to take a walk around the complex where they were located to say hi to the local shop owners and to see how they … Continue reading →

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Affordable Greenovations Part II

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Greenlanta

Here is part II of the Series on affordable greenovations.  A few weeks back I posted Part I. Here are a few things that you can do to help with Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) 1.Use low VOC paints- You can … Continue reading →

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Recycling in Atlanta Update

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Greenlanta

One of my recycling partners in crime forwarded this message to me.  Even thought commodities are down (especially for recycling) they are still getting some money for them and they are not going into the landfill.  Please read on to … Continue reading →

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Oil Free Event

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Greenlanta

I Just got an e-mail for an event here in Atlanta that will be dealing with energy for our vehicles in the future.  If you will be in town during this time- looks like a good topic for discussion. “Imagine … Continue reading →

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“Piece of the green pie” PART II

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Greenlanta

At a conference that I attended last week here in Atlanta(Southeastern Lifecycle Construction Conference), I was introduced to a formula for green business.  We like to drink tea in the South, however Green T.E.A. is what you need to have … Continue reading →

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“Piece of the green pie” PART I

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Greenlanta

In light of this green building revolution, many vendors are coming to us for guidance on how they can be green.  We are also getting many requests on consulting for people wanting to get part of the green stimulus package.  … Continue reading →

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Green Education in Atlanta

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Greenlanta

I have been really busy over the last few weeks talking to groups about how the green portion of the stimulus package will affect them.  It seems like there are more and more rebates out there to add to my … Continue reading →

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What is Southface?

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Greenlanta

The more obvious answer is the southern face of a building, however there is a resource center that is leading the nation in sustaining research and advice here in Atlanta Georgia called the Southface Energy Institute. The mission statement from … Continue reading →

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Can ‘Luxury’ & ‘Green’ co-exist?

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Greenlanta

I have been asked the question “Can ‘Luxury’ & ‘Green’ co-exist?”  My response is that if it is a luxurious house that it must be green these days in order to be accepted.  If you are already at the price … Continue reading →

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Trying to give my children a head start

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Greenlanta

I took my 3 year old son to the bank yesterday to set up a new bank account.  He does a great job collecting all of the loose change out of my pockets and putting it in his piggy bank.  … Continue reading →

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